26. 06 Swimming Pool Starting Block Replacements

Rochester Community Schools is seeking proposals for the replacement of swimming pool starting blocks at three high schools in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The procurement involves removing existing starting blocks and installing 20 new S.R. Smith Velocity Dual Post Platform units across Rochester High School (6 blocks), Rochester Adams High School (6 blocks), and Stoney Creek High School (8 blocks). A mandatory site walk-through is scheduled for Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at Stoney Creek High School, with online clarification requests due by October 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time. Proposals must be submitted electronically via BidNet Direct by October 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. local time. The project requires installation when pools are not in use, with completion desired as soon as possible. Evaluation criteria will include delivery and completion time, product quality, past performance, inventory availability, financial stability, and references. The school district reserves the right to award the contract to the most qualified bidder rather than the lowest bidder and may negotiate with acceptable bidders if all proposals exceed the budget.

The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. Bidders must provide a lump sum pricing for complete installation, including all labor, materials, equipment, and services. The pricing is valid through December 31, 2025, and excludes state and local taxes, as Rochester Community Schools is tax-exempt. Vendors must submit a familial disclosure affidavit certifying no relationships with Board members, Superintendent, or Administration, and provide a sworn certification of compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act. Bid proposals cannot be withdrawn or cancelled for 90 calendar days following the bid due date. While no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive requirements suggest a significant investment in upgrading swimming pool infrastructure across the three high schools. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical capability to remove existing starting blocks and install the specified S.R. Smith Velocity Dual Post Platform units with minimal disruption to school operations.